Officials with the Oklahoma State Department of Health continue to monitor the situation in Japan and do not anticipate any ill effects in the state as a result of the ongoing nuclear crisis. There is no increased risk of harmful radiation in the United States based on the current situation in Japan according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

In addition, while many people in Japan who are in close proximity to the nuclear reactors may be advised to take potassium iodide (KI) pills, it is not recommended as a precautionary measure in Oklahoma. While usually benign, potassium iodide can produce severe side effects in some people and should only be used in a specific emergency if there is an immediate danger of exposure to radioactive iodine.